Velvets Edge

Kelly and Chip discuss the black and whiteness of sexuality and ask the question: is the scale a little more grey? They also ask your opinion on whether on whether or not a person who hooks up with another person of the same sex is gay? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to country music artist, Granger Smith and his wife, Amber about tragically losing their 3 year old son a year ago through and accidental story. The couple bravely tells their story in hopes of educating people on extra safety measures that can be taken to help prevent this from happening. They also share stories of how they are working through their grief and finding joy in each day. Donate to help: riverkellyfund.org Socials: @grangersmith@amberemilysmith Earl Dibbles: Country Boy Quarantine  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does sex get better with age? Does sex get better or worse in a long term relationship? Kelly and Chip read your responses to these questions and the answers are probably not what you think.Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to wildly successful entrepreneur turned podcaster, John Roa, about his rapid rise to success and subsequent mental breakdown. John opens up about the toll building a business to the top can take on a human being and what was actually happening internally to him, while the world thought he had truly made it. He also gives his top three tips to any entrepreneurs, hint: they aren't all about business. Socials: @johnroa@thejohnroashowPodcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-john-roa-show-60338412/Link to John's book Practical Way To Get Rich and Die Tryinghttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635132/a-practical-way-to-get-rich----and-die-trying-by-john-roa/?pdivflag Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the societal pressures of being married or settled by a certain age and whether or not that is something men and women feel. In a “not casual” moment, Kelly breaks down and cries about why it feels real for her.Sent from my iPhoneFollow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to the founder of Enneagram and coffee about the ins and outs of the Enneagram personality test. The pair breaks down the multiple facets of this test and talk about why it works in life, business and relationships. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip continue to answer your sex and dating questions, including favorite type of condoms, if vibrators are bad in a couple, favorite types of foreplay and a cheating story for the books. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly sits down with vibrational energy healer, Linda Penny after an energy healing session to discuss the importance of healing the body in order to move forward and be present in life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chip and Kelly continue answering your sex and dating questions. This weeks topics cover polyamory, how to spice things up in a long term relationship, how to use lube and favorite sexual positions. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to intuitive tarot carot reader and energy healer, Holly D Ramey about what is happening in the universe right now. 2020 has been an insane year, but according to astrologers and energy healers, this is no mistake. Holly explains what is really going on. Socials: @hollydrameyWebsite: hollydramey.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer your questions about sex and dating. This week's topics include how to sext, how long before dating should become exclusive, is the "big bush" making a comeback and more. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly records a phone call with dear friend, Cassidy Bentley asking for advice on teaching young girls they are beautiful as they are. Cassidy shares two daughters with country music star, Dierks Bentley and Kelly is now dating a man with two young daughters. Kelly asks Cassidy advice on finding the balance between feeling good on the outside while teaching the girls to love who they are on the inside. The women also discuss their own personal insecurities and inner critics that having young girls around has made them face. socials: @cassrunsboston17 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip answer listener emails about protocol for re-entry into “normal” life after quarantine. They also reach through the Act Casual email inbox while drinking tequila.Email: actcasual@velvetsedge.comFollow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorsch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to the founders of one of her favorite beauty brands (@co2lift), Lana and Terry Kerr about being black in America. The group talks about how to openly and kindly discuss the topic of racism, white privilege and change; all while learning from each other about where the disconnects have happened in our country and how we can all unite for the greater good. Socials: @co2liftWebsite: https://co2lift.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to Wake Forrest Professor and PhD, Dr. Gregory Parks about the psychology of haters and why haters hate. While it is often heard that "haters gonna hate," the two discuss the emotional connection to hate, where it typically comes from in people and how it often has nothing to actually do with the object of their hate. This can be applied to social media trolls, inequality of all kinds, politics and even your co-worker or frenemy. Dr. Parks Article "The Psycology of Haters" from Huffington Post. Socials and website: gregoryparks.netTwitter: @blackjdphdInstagram: @thealpharevolution Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly speaks to the current multiple crises happening in the United States and gives references of places to help make a change. Socials: @blklivesmatter@colorofchange@mvmnt4blklives@mnfreedomfund@velvetsedge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to up and coming country music sensation, Caylee Hammack. Caylee talks isolation life and the things that are bringing her peace, as well as the new business that she and her band started to keep them working until road life starts again. Socials: @cayleehammackwebsite: http://www.cayleehammack.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip discuss the recent re-openings of many places after the coronavirus isolation period, how they feel about re-entry and what precautions they are taking. They also answer a listener email about a friendship breakup. Follow Kelly: @velvetsedge Follow Chip: @chipdorschEmail: actcasual@velvetsedge.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to author of Playing Big, Tara Mohr about why women criticizing other women is still so prevalent in our society. Tara gives insight into who the criticism is actually about (hint: It's usually NOT the person being criticized) and offers insight for all women on realizing their own dreams, desires and healing to gain the fulfillment they are truly seeking. Socials:@tarasophiamohr Website: taramohr.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly talks to co-host of the Bobby Bones Show and fellow podcaster, Amy Brown. The women have a little therapy session while talking openly about the emotional roller coasters of quarantine and the things Amy has learned not only about her children, but also about herself. She gives tips on some tricks that have helped her calm her fears, as well as grow in her relationships. Socials:@radioamyLinks:4 Things with Amy Brown Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.